Cancer NCLEX Questions 101-105

Cancer NCLEX Questions

101. The nurse is teaching the client who has had a laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer how to use an artificial larynx. The nurse tells the client to:

a) insert the device into the tracheostomy
b) hold the device alongside the neck
c) hold the device over the upper

102. A client is scheduled for a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear at the next scheduled clinic visit. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding preparation for this test. The nurse tells the client that:

a) the test can be performed during menstruation
b) fluids are restricted on the day of the test
c) the test is painless
d) vaginal douching is required 2 hours before the test



103. Cancer NCLEX Questions about the client who has been hospitalized for a cervical implant. The implant is removed and the nurse provides home care instructions to the client. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further instructions?

a) cream may be used to relieve dryness or itching
b) foul-smelling vaginal discharge is a sign of an infection
c) sexual intercourse may be resumed after 7 to 10 months
d) some vaginal bleeding is expected for 1 to 3 months

104. The nurse teaches skin care to the client receiving external radiation therapy. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate the need for further instruction?

a) I will handle the area gently
b) I will avoid the use of deodorants
c) I will limit sun exposure to 1 hour daily
d) I will wear loose-fitting clothing

105. A community health nurse is preparing a poster for educational session for a group of women and will be discussing the risk factors associated with breast cancer. Select the risk factors for breast cancer that the nurse will list on the poster. Select all that apply.

a) family history of breast cancer
b) early menarche
c) early menopause
d) previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries
e) multiparity
f) high-dose radiation exposure to chest




CANCER NCLEX Questions
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

101) B

- The artificial larynx is an electronic device that assists the client after laryngectomy to produce speech. There are two types—one is held at the side of the neck and the other is inserted into the mouth. The vibration produces a mechanical sounding speech that is monotone in quality but is intelligible.

102) C

- A Pap smear is usually painless. The test cannot be performed during menstruation. The client needs to be instructed to avoid douching for at least 24 hours prior to the test. There is no reason to restrict fluids on the day of the test.

103) B

- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge is expected and will occur for some time following removal of a cervical radiation implant. Options A, C and D are accurate discharge instructions.

104) C

- The client needs to be instructed to avoid exposure to the sun. Options A, B, and D are accurate measures in the care of a client receiving external radiation therapy.

105) A, B, D, F

- Risk factors for breast cancer include family history of breast cancer, age older than 40 years, early menarche, late menopause, or both, previous cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries, nulliparity or first child born after age 30 years, and high-dose radiation exposure to chest.



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